26.1. Where a dimension that is greater or lesser is observed on a road vehicle, a combination of road vehicles, an axle or a group of axles due to a minor defect or an error of less than 5 cm and the dimension contravenes the provisions of Division II or operates to change from one of the classes provided for in Schedule A or B the road vehicle, combination of road vehicles, axle or group of axles, the owner may correct or have corrected, within the period provided for in section 519.17 of the Highway Safety Code (chapter C-24.2), the defect or error to avoid the issuance of a statement of offence.